Hebrews 11:14
“For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And truly if they had been mindful of that country,.... Chaldea, which was Abraham's country:
from whence they came…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For they that say such things ... - That speak of themselves as having come into a land of strangers; and that negotiate…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Declare plainly that they seek a country - A man's country is that in which he has constitutional rights and privileges;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 11:4-31
The apostle, having given us a more general account of the grace of faith, now proceeds to set before us some…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that they seek a country Rather, "that they are seeking further after a native land." Hence comes the argument of the…
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